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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-19
How A Woman Buys Shoes.

When a woman has a new pair of
shoes sent home, she performs alto
gether different from a man. She
never shOves her toes into them and
yanks and hauls until she is red in the
face and all out of breath, and then
goes stamping and kicking around,
but pulls them On part way carefully,
witches them off again to take a last
look, and sees if she has got the right
one, pulls them on again, looks at
them dreamily, says they are just
right, then takes another look, stops
suddenly to smoth out a wrinkle,
twists around and surveys them side
ways, exclaims: "Mercy, how loose
they are," looks at them again square
in front, works her foot around so
they won't hurt her quite SO much,
takes them off, looks at the heel, the
toe, the bottom, and the inside, puts
them ON again, walks up and down
the room once or twice, remarks to her
betterhalf that she won't have them
at any price, tits down the mirror
so that she can see how they look,
turns it in every possible direction
and nearly dislocates her neck trying
to see how they look from that way,
backs off, steps upagain, takes thirty
or forty farewell looks, says they
make her feet look awful big and new
er will do in the world, puts them of
and on three or four times more, asks
her husband what he thinks about
it, and then pays no attention to what
he says, goes through it all again,
and finally says she will take them
It's a very simple matter, indeed.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-19
Business Cour Sesy.

In visiting business offices one
meets a great variety of persons.
Most are kind, courteous, and ac-
commodating Others are fair to me-
dunn in these respects another class
fortunately very small-are in ill
humor nearly all the time, full Of
gruffness, and cranky, having much
of the nature of such unpleasant and
fretful animals as bears and porcu-
pines; a fourth class are languid and
Indifferent in their replies to civil
questions, and are apt to be tinctured
more or less with a sort of supercil-
iousness and a well developed self
importance. These persons appear
to think that if they would unbend,
throw off their awful dignity, and
try to be accommodating, they would
not be estimated at their true worth
and importance. This class is gener-
ally composed of young men who
have more conceit than good sense,
and it requires a good many years
for some of them to get cured, the
time required for a cure depending
upon the vigor of their mental con-
stitution. The newspaper man has
met all of these characters and /" sized
them up" and can pigeon hole them
as rapidly as apostal clerk can pigeon
letters.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-19
H OPIUM HABIT.
The Most AFFECT Of Slavaries---Is There
Any Emancipator7

The New York papers lately pub
lished a very pathetic story about a
very popular emotional actress. 1t
was to the effect that she had become
a confirmed victim of the opium
habit, involving an almost total loss
of physical and mental powers, and
actual restitution.
The story was at once denied by
her friends, who say she has suffered
simply from nervous prostration, is
in no need of pecuniary aid, and is on
the way to speedy recovery.
Opium victims are usually hope
less, helpless slaves, mind weakened,
lacking energy for any effort toward
recovery, rapidly drifting into i'm
becility and untimely graves.
A peculiar feature is that victims
craftily conceal it from their nearest
friends. A young lady atschool near
Philadelphia was recently found to be
secretly addicted to it, keeping her
"medicine" in a school-room ink
stand, and injecting the fluid into her
arm with a st%ylographic pen!
In the Chicago Farm, Field and
d. 81 - 49,
&ockman, September "a, 1887, is this
letter signed S. r. o., from Barstow,
KY. 81 missed the paper that had
my letter in, SO I did not know you
made the request to know what il
was l used to break up the morphine
habit, until l got a letter from a gen.
tleman asking information. should
have answered sooner. 1t was War.
ner's safe cure. / should have given
it when | wrote the letter, but il
looked too much like an advertise.
ment."
This voluntary statement goes t.
confirm the claim made by the pro
prietors of Warmers safe cure, that il
is the only remedy in the worlt
which has any decided power ovel
diseases of the kidneys and liver, ant
that this terrible habit cannot bt
cured until these organs have frs
been restored to full health, because
they are the ones chiefly affected BY
this drug.
Editor VIM. A. Bode, of Alton, Ill.
was completely cured of the opium
habit, acquired by long use in a pain
full malady, with Warmers safe cure
1t cannot be cured at all if the kid
neys and liver are diseased.
1t is not claimed that there is any
thing in Warmers safe cure alon,
which will do away with the habit
except that it puts the kidneys ant
liver in a healthy condition, giving
the whole system that strength ant
tone without which any attempt Il
throw off the habit would be vain.
1t is because physicians have dis
covered that no other remedy is S,
beneficial in restoring health to tn
liver, kidneys, and general system a
the one stated that it has come int
general use in connection with tn
special remedies for the cure of tn,
dreadful opium habit.
One of the worst features of tn
opium habit is the deadening of men
tai and moral sensibilities in proper
ton as it weakens the physical system
and will power.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-19
CTJRE@
This GOOD OLD sTANp.RY

THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY
accomplishes for everybody exactly what is claimed
forit. One OF the reasons for the great popularity of
the Mustang Eminent Is found In its universal
applicability. Everybody needs such a medicine.
The Lumberman needs 1t in case of accident.
The Housewife needs 1t for generalfamily use.
The Gambler needs It for his teams and his men.
The Mechanic needs IL always OF his work
bench.
The Miner needs It in case OF emergency.
The Pieneer notwithstanding get along without It.
The Farmer needs 1t in his house, his stable,
and his stock yard.
Tho Steamboat man or the Boatman needs
It in liberal supply a1oAtand ashore.
The Ho~rse.fancier needs tilt is his best
friend and safest reliance.
The S~tock-grower needs tilt viii save him
thousands OF dollars and a world OF trouble.
The Railroad an needs It and win need It 50
long as his life is o round of accidents and dangers.
The BackwOOdsman needs II. There Is moth
Ing like Il as an antidote for the dangers TO NE
LIMB and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs Il about his store among
his employees. Accidents will happen. and when
these come the Mustang Eminent Is wanted Rtonce.
Keep Bottle In the House. It's the best OF
economy.
Keep a Bottle In the Factory. tsimmediai
use In case Of accident saves pain and loss Of wages.
Keep n Bette AiwRysin the stable for
use when wanted.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-19

Appetite and sleep may be improv-
ed,every part of the system strength
ened and the animal spirits regain
their bouyancy by the use of DR.. j:
H. McLean's Strengthening Cordial
and Blood Purifier. For sale by DIR.
w. II. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-19

unsupported disorders of the kid
neys are responsible for many of the
ordinary ailments of humanity which
neglected, develop intoa serious and
perhaps fatal malady. Experience
would suggest the use of DIR. ]. H.
McLean'S Liver and Kidney Balm.
Sold by DIR. w. H. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-19

The fuller conceptions we gain of
justice, the more we shall enter its
spirit, and the more it will actuate
our lives.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-19

Complaisance renders Il superior
amiable,a IAN equal agreeable,a and amin
feriOr acceptable. 1t smootheS dis
tinctiOn, sweetens conversation, and
makes everyone in thecompanypleas-
cd with himself.--AddiYOn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-19

Personal attention given to the prepsrs.
onand pros ecution Of applications for Let.
Pser.ttsne All business before the U. s.
Patent Office attended to for moderate fees.
When patent is granted, a drawing of your
invention, with claims, your name and ad.
dress, will be published in the United States
Patent Office Gazette, a paper of immense
circulation, and the only paper that pub
fishes this free.
Ea-No agency in the United States pos.
sesses superior facilities for obtaining Pat.
ents, or OF ascsrtaining the p~atentability OF
inventions,
Copies of patenm furnished for 25 cents
each.
Correspondence invited.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-11-19
Why You Feel


So weak and exhausted is because your
blood is impure. AS we'll expect the
sanitary condition of a city to be per-
feet with defled water and defective
sewerage, as to expect such a compli'
Gated piece of mechanism as the human
frame to be in good order with impure
blood circulating even to its minutest
veins. Do you know that every drop
of your two or three gallons of blood
passes through the heart and lungs in
about two and a half minutes, and that,
on its way, it makes bone and muscle,
brain and nerve, and all other solids
and fluids Of the body? The blood is
the great nourisher, or, as the Bible
terms it,
1.-The Life of the Body"
Is it any wonder, then, that if the blood
be not pure and perfect in its. consii-
tuents, you suffer so many indescribable
symptoms?
Ayers %Sarsaparilla stands "head and
shoulders" above every other Alter
ative and Blood Medicine. AS proof,
read these reliable testimonies:
G.. G. Brock, of Lowell, Mass, lays:
"For the past % years 1 have sold
Ayers Sarsaparilla. In my opinion,
the best remedial agencies for the cure
of all the diseases arising from impuri-
ties of the blood are contained in this
medicine"
Eugene I. Hill, M, D., 3S1 Sixth Ave,
New York, says: GAS a b%lood-purifer
and general builder-up of the system, 1
have never found anything to equal
Ayers Sarsaparilla. 1t gives perfect
satisfaction"
Ayers Sarsaparilla proves equally
eficacious in all forms Of Scrofula,
Boils, Carbuncles, Eczema, Humors,
Lumbago, Catarrh, &C.; and is, there
fore, the very best
Spring and Family Medicine
in use. at beats ALL" says Mr.. Cutler,
of Cutler Brothers & Co., Boston, show
Ayers %SarsapariIIa
does sell" Prepared by
Or. ]. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass,
Price o.; six bottles, e5. Worth tS . bottle.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-03-24
Origin of a Sponge Plantation.

1 used to know an old oysterman in
New London who had quite museum
of sponges which he had raked up from
the bottom of the sound. They were too
small and ligneous in character to have
any commercial value, but he had a
theory that better and more useful
sponges could be planted where he had
found them, and cultivated to profit.
Being poor man, he never made the
experiment.. Some one else did, though,
and there is a sponge plantation at
Stratford point, Conn, where SUBJ
merged reef is planted with the animals,
brought from Florida. They fiourished
rapidly, am assured, and, though some
what coarse in fiber, have an extensive
commercial value. So we may expect
some day to see the stony shore from
Stamford to the Rhode Island line en-
powered in sponges, and the sturdy
lobster-catchers, who are complaining of
the steady disappearance of their shelly
game, finding another source of revenue
in the Holsters haunts.-New York
News "Rabblen -
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-03-24
What Became of the Gifts.

A little peasant girl in Italy knitted a
pair of stockings and sent them as a
present to Queen Margherita on her fete
day. With characteristic kindness the
queen sent the girl in return another
pair of stockings, one containing gold
coin, the other bon-bcns, and a note ask
ing her to say which of the stockings
gave her the more pleasure. Dear
Madam the queen, wrote the child in
reply, Il have had nothing but trouble
with the stockings. My father took the
one with the gold pieces and my brother
the one with the sweets. Chicago Trib-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-03-24
They Won the Money,

Dr. Leeds, of Lincoln, Ills, offered SIS to
the Ladies' Missionary society if twenty or
more young ladies would sit together two
hours without speaking. Twenty-six won
the money. in spite of efforts to make them
talk.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-03-24
Methods of Advertising In Paris.

One of the first things which strikes
the eye of an observant American trav-
eler in England and France is the differ
ence in the nature of the wares adver-
tised in large letters on blank wall.
Show bills of theatres and circuses are
seen in abundance on both sides of the
Atlantic of course, writes a correspond
ent, but second only to these in importance
are the flaming advertisements in Amer
ica of various tobaccos, in England of
various eatables and drinkables, and in
France of various newspapers and books.
In Paris large poster is likely to recon-
mend new book or newspaper, in Lon
don new jam, or new soda water, in
New York a new brand of tobacco to
smoke or to chew. The comparison is
not to the disadvantage of the French
man. Another thing to be noticed is
that the press is called upon to do public
work more often here than in England
or even in America. If there is great
catastrophe the newspapers not only
open subscription; they are also ex-
pected to organize an entertainment, a
performance, or fete of some kind.
And the political newspapers combine in
groups as nominating conventions. There
was an election here in Paris the first or
second Sunday in May, and NJ. Gautier,
the successful competitor, was an
nounced as the candidate of the radical
socialist press.-Cor. New York Graphic.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-03-24
The Bees Ideal Civilization.

"The bees have an ideal civilization, in
which if fellow turns idler and stands
on the corner to ogle the females they
sting him to death and drop him down
as food for the Washington Nc
Lean in an Interview.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-03-24
Peaks of the Cascade Range.

OF the Cascade Mountains in Oregon
and Washington Territory, there are five
notable peaks, Mounts Hood, Adams, st.
Helen, Tascoma and Baker. Rising al.
most from a sea level to hight of from
10000 to $4,000 feet, isolated and pre-
dominant, they are more impressive and
beautiful than the prominent peaks OF
equal hight of the Rocky Mountains,
which reach but a few hundred p(eei
above their fellows.-Chicago HeralH
The common potato is full Of most
dangerous narcotic properties, that are
only rendered harmless by the cook.
ing.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-03-24
Commencements Should be Abolished.

The San Franciscisco Report wants to
have commencements abolished on the
ground that they are out of place in a
country where free education is offered
to all. "The college commencement"
it says, sis a relic of the ancient time
when the scholar was rarity and a dis
tinguished person who must ee treated
with exceptional honor. He generally
was compelled to suffer hardships and
privation in order to obtain his knowl-
edge, and he was treated with CORE
spending respect upon winning. But il
is absurd for the state to furnish the
children of this state with free educa-
ton, and then to make heroes of them
for accepting it."-Chicago Times.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-03-24
EE&SM1
HAY.EEvER
ratarrh i. Not a Blood Disease.

No matter what parts 1t may finally effect, ca
arrh always starts in the head, and belongs to the
aead. There is no mystery about the origin OF this
dreadful disease. 1t begins in neglected cold.
one of the kind that is 'sure to be better IN lew
laws y thousands of victims know how 1t Is by
,ad experience. Ey's Cream Balm cures colds In
he head and catarrh in all its stages.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-03-24

The London Athenaum thinks the ma
tionality of the author of a popular novel
is betrayed by the sentence WAS leaden-
heeled Justice clinching its iron hand
fer another blow?"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-03-24

A Canadian railway company has
fitted up a number Of its cars with
bathing facilities.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-03-24
ELYS
CREAM BALM
COLD IN HEAD
CATkRRH
HAYFEVER n

Not a Liquid,
Snuff or Poaoder.
Free from Injurs-
,us Drugs and Of
enSige 0dors.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-12

STATE STREET CHuRcH.-Rev f. t. Bayley,
pastor. Services of Worship at 1890 a. m. and Z
p. m: Sabbath school at 3 p. m. The pastor will
speak In the Evening on THE Young Man in the
CITY" Heung Men are especially invited.
The YOUNG MEMS LIBERAL ASSOCIATION
meet in Science Hall, corner of Congress and
Temple SITS, entrance ON Temple, at D. m Sub
lect "The doctrine of divine Providence. y
opened by II. 5. Goodspeed, Esq, of New York
WEST CoNGREGATIoNAL CHURcH.-Rey, S. X.
Perkins, pastor. Preaching service at 1880 a.
m. by G. A. Woodbury. Sunday School at II as
a. m. Preaching by the pastor at Z p M.
WILLIsToN CHURCH-Corner Thomas and Car.
oil streets. Rev. l.. IL. Hailock pastor There
will be a sermon by tbs pastor, Rev /. H. Hal
lock, at 1890 a. m. sabbath School at 8 d. M
Peoples service" at O'clock Subject THE
Anarchists" Public are invited. See programme
WoopFoRDs CLARK MEMORIAL NJ E. CHURCH
Rev. Roscoe Sanderson, pastor.-Sunday school
at 1.30 p. m. Preaching at 40 y. m. Young
Peoples Meeting at $50. Song and Social Service
at p. m. Prayer Meeting Tuesday Evening.
Class Meeting Friday Evening at 7.30. Preaching
Sunday by w. 4. Berry of Lewiston, Me.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
harrington Block, 439 Congress st. Meeting for
Young Men only at 915 a. M, subject, "The
Christians true relation TO the world" Leader
Frederic Brunei Gospel meeting for Men and
Women at D. m. Topic. Fright reason leads to
acknowledgement of God" Leader. p c. Pink
ham.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-12
Y. M. c. A. Week of praver

The annual week of prayer for young men
and Young Mems Christian Associations
throughout the world will be observed at the
I. M. c. A. rooms in this city, beginning
Sunday, November 18TH The following
is list OF the topics and leaders:
November IS, Sunday, 9.15 a. m.-The Chris
tlan's true relation to the werld. Matt v: 1916
Eph. Y: S-1l. Leader, Frederick Brunell T. d
m.0ohight reason leads to acknowledgment
OF God Luke Ky: IL, Is; Dan. iv 34-37. Lead
November "A, Monday 7.so D. m.-Hidine
places. Gen. III: 8; Jer. xiii: "a Isa xxi: q
rs. xx1li: T. Leader, Charles Dunn, Jr
November 10, Tuesday, 7.30 p. m.-GuardnQ
tne centre and Outposts. Prov. iv: 2o-27. Lead.
November le, Wednesday, 7.so D. m.-Pre-
sentation OF the works of Of the International
committee by President W. S. Corey. Remarks
by city pastors and Others
November IL, Thursday, 73O D, NAM I
Flghtlng Victorious Fight? III Tim. iy; 6-S III
Cor. x: BIB. Leaker, b. X. Cook.
- November is, Friday, 7.30 D. m.-Sowng and
hcaplng. Gal. vi: 7-9 (see jacob Gen XVII:
Sol xxxvii: 1874. Leader, A. c. Dewey.
November 10, Saturday, 73o D. m-Three typi.
cal resolutions. Luke xii: 1919; TX: 81 XIV: iS
Leader, +. ID. Winslow -
A most cordial invitation is extended to all
persons, both men and women, to attend
these meetings.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-12

The Philadelphia Records Washington
correspondent says that the recent visit of
the Hon. Leverett Saltonstall, the collector
OF the port of Boston to President Cleye-
laud, was for the purpose of getting the
President to throw his influence in favor of
Gov. Ames. But the President gave him to
understand that he preferred the election of
the Democratic candidate. The Lynn Bee,
which believes this story fully, breaks out
into this lament: 'How long are the Demo-
Gratis OF Massachusetts to be loaded down
with these old fossils like Saltonstall, who
believe that only those Of noble blood should
rule and hold the offices of the country.
How much sympathy can such an old fossil
as Saltonstall have with man of the people
like Hon. Henry B. Lowering, or even Presi-
dent Cleveland" As itlooks now the Dem
ocratic party got rid of large part of its
load of fossils like Saltonstall' at the
recent election, and it is not much happier
for it either.
The Portland daily press., 1887-11-12

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The Portland daily press., 1887-11-12
Have You a HunOr Of Skin Or
Blood?
If so, the cuTIcURA REMEDIES
WILL CtIRE YOU.

was induced after all other remedies had
Jailed, to use the CUTICURA REMEDIES on my boy
four years of age, who had running sores from his
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The Portland daily press., 1887-11-12
Surplus
Reception of Mr.. and Mrs. w. e.
Haskell.

The Minneapolis, Mimi. Tribune says
that the most brilliant social event occurred
last Wednesday night. at the pleasant home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Blethen, ZIG Tenth
street, south, the evening being spent in hon
or of Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Haskell, who have
recently returned home from their bridal
tour in Europe. Over $50 prominent guests
were present during the evening, mostly In
full evening dress. the toilets OF many Of the
ladies' being exceptionally tasteful and elab-
crate; Tie entrance to the house was GOV.
ere by canopy, which was also extended
around the porch, enclosing it for a prone
made. Within the house was tastefully
decked with flowers and exotic plants and
presented brilliant appearance, ablaze
with scintillating lights and thronged with
numerous and fashionable guests. engaged
IN paying their respects to the host and host
ess and the guests of the evening, in whose
honor the reception was given. An elabor-
ATE repast was served in an adjoining room.
The table presented a pretty appearance.
tastefully arranged by Dorner, and replete
and elegant in all its appointments Mr.
Dorner received almost an ovation on ac-
count OF his success. Mrs. Blethen received
IN rich costume of dark red satin, with over
dress Of black lace. Mrs. Haskell wore an
elegant Vile green brocaded silk, with dia-
m0nd ornaments.